The Little Prince

"One sees clearly only with the heart. Anything essential is invisible to the eyes."

The story of a stranded pilot, an extraordinary little boy, and their remarkable friendship, The Little Prince has become a cherished fable for generations of readers. As enchanting as it is wise, this beloved classic captures the mysteries of the heart and opens us to the meaning of life and the magic of love.

The magic of this book is difficult to describe. It is a combination of the artwork with the story of this little prince and his quest. It brings to mind the words of Jesus and his special consideration for children and the beauty of their perspective on the world. There is much to ponder in these pages for all ages.

"Anything essential is invisible to the eyes. It's the time you spent on your rose that makes your rose so important. People have forgotten this truth. But you mustn't forget it. You become responsible forever for what you've tamed. You're responsible for your rose.. "

I read this book at around 7 years old and loved it. The book has some deep insights into what it's like to be a kid, beginning with Antoine drawing an elephant digested by snake and grown-ups thinking it to be a hat. As he grows up, his view of the world becomes more concrete, and meeting a young boy in the middle of the desert reminds him of what it is to be a child.

The Little Prince was a whimsical book with lots of love and imagination. The story begins with an aviator who slammed his plane into the Sahara Desert. While looking for a way to survive, he spots a young boy. The boy asks the aviator to draw him a sheep. My favorite character in this book was the fox. He was my favorite character, because he taught the young boy a very important lesson. This taught the little boy that anything and everything is very important.

Quotes

"One sees clearly only with the heart."--The Fox tells the Little Prince.

gash
Jun 29, 2012

I know of a planet where there is a red-faced gentleman. He has never smelled a flower. He has nevere looked at a star. He has never loved anybody. He has spent all his time adding up figures. And, all day he keeps on repeating like you: "I am busy with serious matters. I am busy with serious matters," over and over again. And he swells up with pride. But he is not a man, he is a mushroom.
-The little prince

Summary

This book is about a man, who doesn't understand grown-ups (Though, I think he is one himself.) He is a pilot and his plane crashes in Africa. He meets a boy from another planet, who describes to him his intergalactic adventures.